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The Reapers
by: John Connolly

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780340936658
ISBN: 0340936657
Label: Hodder & Stoughton
Manufacturer: Hodder & Stoughton
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Studio: Hodder & Stoughton
Sales Rank: 17360

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- The depth of a short story
First up, I'm not an avid reader of John Connolly and it's been a while since I read a Charlie Parker novel. I like his work and greatly respect him for The Book of Lost Things in particular. (He is also a brilliant entertainer and storyteller and I saw him once speak at a signing, first class).

However to me this book falls short on a number of counts. It's basically Connolly writing for his fans and using a story to explain more about Louis' past, and in turn give Parker a rest. But this book misses Parker for without him there's no great mystery, the essence of what the characters hang upon. Parker does appear fleetingly and when I look back on that it was a mistake for Parker's motivation is never really explained, for those ... Read More:

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- Good, but not as good as the rest of the Parker series
I enjoyed this book, but felt a little let down by it. Although it contains all of Connolly's trademark writing characteristics, it is not as good as the other books in his Charlie Parker series. When I thought about why this should be I was able to come up with some simple reasons (and, of course, these are purely personal).

This is the first book in the series that does not have Parker as the narrator. In fact, for the most part, it is written from the third person perspective, but works hard to keep Parker himself as remote as possible. He is mostly referred to as the Detective, which reinforces that most of what we are getting is the view of Willie, as this is how he thinks of 'Bird'. As a result of this marginalising of Parker ... Read More:

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- Different but as good as ever
The Reapers is different to Connolly's previous novels because it focuses primarily on Louis and Angel, rather than on Charlie Parker. The change in focus is a good thing, because it offers a unique insight into the characters of Angel, and especially of Louis. Louis has always been a mysterious figure in Connolly's novels, and I always wondered what motivated him and how he became the professional killer he is. Louis is a fascinating character - a gay black assasin - and in this novel the reader's understanding of Louis, of what 'makes him tick', is deepened. We find out about his childhood, how he became an assasin, his dark professional and personal past, and his relationship with Angel.

As always, there is a lot of violence in this ... Read More:

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- The Reapers
I was so looking forward to reading the next JC in one gulp, as normal, and I have to say I only stuck at it to the end by the mere fact that it is indeed JC, and was hoping for something to happen to let me enjoy the book. I love Angel and Louis, and the characterisation didn't disappoint. There was no weirdness, I agree, and this has become a trademark of these books. I can read bloodthirsty thrillers involving endless guns, gunmen and baddies anywhere. I've come to expect more from JC and this time he didn't deliver the goods for me. That's not to say I won't persevere and read the next one. That, would indeed be a crime.

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- The Reapers - John Connolly
This is a strong deviation from the Parker series focusing on Louis and Angel who up to now have been supporting characters.
Connolly's style of writing is accomplished - it is rich, visual and poetic - and conveys the dark and disturbing world that his characters are set within. He has also expertly brought a strong human element to Louis and Angel so that you are on their side and sympathetic to them although they too are assassins - albeit for the greater good in the present day.
The plot has been explained well by other reviewers - all that I can add to that is that the pace is strong throughout. You may miss Parker in this novel but it's to Connolly' credit that he can create a strong thriller using supporting characters. Robert Crais ... Read More:

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